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Question 1: This scope of work does not require the contractor to take government property into our possession. As this contract is for inspection and testing services only, and the systems we are working on are permanently affixed to the structures they are installed, can this requirement be removed?

Answer 1: (a) When GP (GFP or CAP) is required to be on contract, the contractor is required to submit a Property Management Plan (PMP) with their proposal. FAR 45.201(c)(4): A description of the offeror's property management system, plan, and any customary commercial practices, voluntary consensus standards, or industry-leading practices and standards to be used by the offeror in managing Government property.

The repair parts are considered: Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) CAP is property purchased or fabricated by a contractor for use on a contract. Property will not be recorded on DoD financial statements or in accountability systems until property is delivered to DoD. CAP that is subsequently delivered and accepted by the Government for use on the same or another contract is considered GFP.

Therefore you are correct the government property of the Fire suppression systems are affixed to the facility however the repair parts are considered CAP.

Question 2: Based on the information provided it is determine there are the following:

Fire Suppression Systems

1. Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems:

0. Total Systems: 157 systems across 59 facilities.

0. Wet Pipe/Antifreeze Systems: 1 system.

0. Dry Pipe Systems: 24 systems.

0. Standard Wet Pipe Systems: Approximately 149 systems.

1. Dry Chemical Fire Suppression Systems:

1. Total Systems: 13 systems across 8 facilities.

1. Wet Chemical Fire Suppression Systems:

2. Total Systems: 4 systems across 4 facilities.

1. Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems:

3. Total Systems: 3 systems across 2 facilities.

Fire Alarm Systems

1. Total Fire Alarm Systems: 73 systems across 73 facilities.

1. Interface/Emergency Control Function Systems:

1. Total Systems: 21 systems across 10 facilities.

What this does not represent is the quantity of devices associated with the 72 fire alarm systems.

Can we be provided with the quantity of devices associated with the 72 fire alarm systems and/or previous inspection reports so that we can calculate the time required to perform these tests?

Answer 2: Attached is the Governments estimate to the devices that correlate with the 72 fire alarm systems as well as the 3 clean agent systems. At this time we will not be releasing the previous inspection reports.

Question 3: We were wondering if you can include previous inspection reports for these systems when you release the questions and answers?

Answer 3: Attached is the Governments estimate to the devices that correlate with the 72 fire alarm systems as well as the 3 clean agent systems. At this time we will not be releasing the previous inspection reports.

Question 4: It is our understanding that items in need of repair found from ITM/PM tasks will be funded in addition to the Firm Fixed Price award as a T/M scenario using material costs associated and the predetermined labor rate submitted during the bidding process. Is this correct?

Answer 4: Correct.

Question 5: It is our understanding that items in need of repair as requested by the COR will be funded, up to $5,000 (except for emergency service), in addition to the Firm Fixed Price award as a T/M scenario using material costs associated and the predetermined labor rate submitted during the bidding process. Is this correct?

Answer 5: All repair actions placed on the T/M CLINS shall have a threshold for when the COR approves or disapproves. Ref: 5.6.3 Prior approval shall be obtained from the COR, or authorized designee, except in emergencies, for work requiring repairs expected to exceed $5,000.00.

Material costs associated and the predetermined labor rate submitted during the bidding process is encompassed with the T/M CLINS set forth in the pricing schedule. See updated amendment P00001 for evaluation and pricing schedule updates.